Early Childhood Brochure Orchard Early Childhood Program | Página 3

MultiAge Classroom The MultiAge classroom experience allows students to fluidly learn and lead at their pace while utilizing their strengths, as Community well as strengthening and stretching skills for growth. Cultivating relationships among teachers, students and families allows them to feel secure and supported by one another and their environment. Individual similarities and differences are celebrated while creating a sense of community. Responsive Classroom The Responsive Classroom approach joins social-emotional and Child-Centered, Emergent Curriculum An emergent curriculum constantly evolves in response to academic learning. It builds academic engagement and provides structures to teach the social skills necessary for success both at school and in the greater community. children’s changing needs and interests, family and community interests and concerns, and teachers’ priorities. Each of these key elements shapes the direction for future projects and discussions within the classroom community. MultiAge Day Options MultiAge 3 (Year One) • 3-Day Partial Day (until 1:00 p.m.) • 3-Day Full Day • 5-Day Partial Day (until 1:00 p.m.) • 5-Day Full Day MultiAge 4 (Year Two) • 5-Day Partial Day (until 1:00 p.m.) • 5-Day Full Day